Electrical Controls Engineer

Kurt J. Lesker Company; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Sick time

Salary based on experience

Job summary

KDF Technologies, LLC is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Northern NJ to design cutting‑edge electronic systems for high‑tech vacuum environments. This mid‑level role focuses on creating safe, reliable equipment and supporting production.

You will design electrical components, specify power distribution, develop PLC‑based controls, document schematics, and interface with customers. Travel is limited to under 10% per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electrical technology.
• Proficient in CAD or AutoCAD and 2D drafting.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL, and CE codes.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design, detail, and integrate electrical components and systems to deliver innovative and safe equipment solutions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design complex systems.
• Size and specify power distribution and protective circuit design.
• Design and troubleshoot complex PLC-based equipment control systems.
• Create, update, and maintain company documentation for all electrical schematics and cable drawings.
• Interface with customers, sales, and management to define system design parameters.
• Practice DFMA techniques for R&D and production of electrical components and systems.
• Assemble prototype electrical systems and conduct testing of components and sub-modules.
• Perform cost‑effective engineering exercises to optimize component costs.
• Identify and resolve component obsolescence issues efficiently.
• Limited domestic travel, less than 10% per year

Skills

Electrical design

Collaboration

DFMA principles

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical technology

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

2D drafting

Job description

KDF Technologies is a leading manufacturer of PVD capital equipment for the microelectronics, medical, thin film circuits, and semiconductor markets. Located in Northern NJ we serve a variety of industries and companies from startups to Fortune 500 organizations.

Apply to the Electrical Controls Engineer role to be part of something special!

Overview

Elevate your career as an Electrical Controls Engineer with our dynamic team. In this pivotal mid‑level role you’ll design cutting‑edge electronic systems and machinery tailored for high‑tech vacuum environments.

Key Job Elements

• Design, detail, and integrate electrical components and systems to deliver innovative and safe equipment solutions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design complex systems
• Size and specify power distribution and protective circuit design
• Design and troubleshoot complex PLC‑based equipment control systems
• Create, update, and maintain company documentation for all electrical schematics and cable drawings
• Interface with customers, sales, and management to accurately define system design parameters
• Practice DFMA techniques for R&D and production of electrical components and systems
• Assemble prototype electrical systems and conduct testing of components and sub‑modules
• Perform cost‑effective engineering exercises to optimize component costs
• Identify and resolve component obsolescence issues efficiently
• Limited domestic travel, less than 10% per year

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electrical technology
• Proficient in CAD
• Knowledge of agency compliance codes such as NEC, NFPA, UL, and CE
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design

Preferred

• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD or other 2D drafting package
• 2 years of design experience with automated equipment
• Ability to perform short circuit analysis, breaker coordination, load flow studies, and calculate grounding requirements per IEEE Red, Buff, and Brown books

Benefits

• Company‑paid medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacations
• Sick time
• Salary is based on experience

KDF Technologies, LLC is a limited liability company. KDF Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within this range, individual pay is influenced by various factors, including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, etc. The compensation range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000 per year.